- Enrollment
- 2,245
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Grove Village, IL
Elk Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Elk Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170417000111
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Grove High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Elk Grove Village · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,906
- students enrolled
Elk Grove High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Elk Grove Village, IL.
School address
District: Township Hsd 214 · Illinois
NCES ID 170417000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170417000111 · Elk Grove Village, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,906 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Prospect High School (2,245 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 10 public schools in Elk Grove Village. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elk Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prospect High
Prospect High School
2,245 students
- John Hersey Hi
John Hersey High School
2,040 students
- Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove High School
2,021 students
- Rolling Meadow
Rolling Meadows High School
1,956 students
- This school
Elk Grove High School
1,906 students
- Wheeling High
Wheeling High School
1,743 students
What this shows Elk Grove High School reports 1,906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Grove High School compares
Elk Grove High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,906 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,906
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 36.6%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Elk Grove High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Township Hsd 214, which includes Elk Grove High School.
$26,345
Per student
+45%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 3.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elk Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hersey High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Meadows High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheeling High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Grove High School
How many students attend Elk Grove High School?
Elk Grove High School has 1,906 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Grove Village, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove High School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Elk Grove High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Elk Grove Village, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Grove High School?
Elk Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk Grove High School rank among public schools in Elk Grove Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Grove High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Elk Grove Village, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elk Grove Village on the city page.
What other schools are in Township Hsd 214?
Besides Elk Grove High School, Township Hsd 214 also operates Prospect High School (2,245 students), John Hersey High School (2,040 students), and Buffalo Grove High School (2,021 students). See the Township Hsd 214 district page for the complete list.
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